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June 26, 2026
Veteran agriculturalist Everett Hyatt appointed JACRA Director General
Veteran agriculturalist, educator, and business executive Everett Hyatt has been appointed Director General of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA). His appointment took…
June 26, 2026
Man accused of fatal stabbing of nephew during World Cup dispute gets $700,000 bail
The Ewarton, St Catherine man charged with the fatal stabbing of his nephew during a dispute over the volume of a television while they were watching a World Cup football match was today granted…
June 26, 2026
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to Project ‘STAR’ with new $200 million partnership
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) through a new $200 million public-private partnership spanning 24 months.
June 26, 2026
JTA decries conditions at hurricane-damaged schools eight months after Melissa, wants urgent action
The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is expressing grave concern over what it describes as deplorable and hazardous conditions under which students and teachers in sections of western Jamaica…
June 26, 2026
by Andre Williams
WHATSAPP WEB OF DECEPTION
The communication usually starts with a greeting like ‘Blessings, how are you? I hope you’re doing great. Please, can you do me a favour?’ or perhaps, ‘Good afternoon. How are you doing? Please, I…
June 26, 2026
by Ashley Anguin
Graduation fanfare for resilient Adrianna
Western Bureau:
Four years after a devastating fire at her then Westmoreland home killed her twin brothers and left her with life-threatening burns, 16-year-old Adrianna Laing was among the proud…
June 26, 2026
Tributes pour in for former Senate President Oswald Harding
Tributes have come in from across Jamaica's political divide following the death of former Attorney General, Justice Minister and Senate President, Professor Oswald Harding, who has been hailed…
June 26, 2026
Believe the HYPE - Corporal Moesha Allen wins Commonwealth Caribbean Youth Award in London
St Andrew South Community Safety and Security Unit Sub-Officer Moesha Allen stood overwhelmed in London yesterday, not for herself, but for every young life touched by her initiative, Helping Youths…